/fa/ - Fashion

>>13357961

So I got a sample of Invasion Barbare today, and it's what I've been looking for in a fougere. While I like Rive Gauche, I don't find it anywhere nearly as beautiful as the MDCI. While it carries a hefty ass price, I'm starting to consider buying this God-tier fougere.

wtf I love Eros now

This is the first fragrance that I've ever had to often restrict to two sprays. Smells amazing though.

>>13357978
What are others' thoughts on Barbare and its relation to other fougeres in general? Are there any other cheaper fragrances that smell similar to Barbare?

What was your first fragrance? This was mine probably like 15 years ago.

>>13357982
Personally, I think in that price range, Rock Rose is a better fougere. Much smoother. IB is great, but if I’m paying that kind of money, I’m going RR.

>>13357990
my first fragrance was Cool Water. I liked smelling differently so much that I had to buy more Colognes. Then I realized how weak and unsatisfying Cool Water is.

>>13357990
Still like it.

>>13358005

Vintage shalimar is incredible. I used to date a girl who would apply it from a 60s vintage bottle and it was absolutely intoxicating. She later tbought a modern bottle and it just wasn't the same.

>>13357961
brb buying جمل

Anybody have any experience with Dua Fragrances? Kinda want to cop their Roja Dove Parfum Royal No. 4 knockoff just for the novelty of it, being that the original is all but unobtainable at this point. That basedboy redolessence said they smell about the same.

https://www.dua-fragrances.com/collections/inspired-expression/products/forbidden-no-4?variant=12189167157327

I'll be wearing this for the summer months.

Mont Blanc Legend Intense for colder months.

>>13357990
Oldfag here. I can't recall my first fragrance, but in high school I had Polo Sport, Hugo by Hugo Boss (the canteen shaped flacon), Cool Water, and New West. I also grabbed Acqua di Gio and Gucci Rush when they were new releases.

I actually wore a bit of AdG (from a 2015 bottle) over the weekend and have to admit that it hasn't been (((reformulated))) as badly as many other 90's classics. The recent version is still a very pleasant aquatic with real presence and 6 hour longevity.

>>13357980
Montale makes some true 1/2 spray wonders, and Mancera are no slouch either. Look at Montale Patchouli Leaves if you want true nuclear projection. Carpool friend uses one spritz from a travel atomizer (probably half of one spray from the can) and I can smell him from down the hall at the end of the work day.

>>13358023
Take one for the team and let us know. I'm about to dig into my box of Zara blind buys and start reporting on what's good and what's trash.

>>13357961
hey guys, I though I might as well give it a shot and see what you might recommend for me.

I'm really shy and introverted, pretty bookish, and my favorite color is blue. I study philosophy and english and dress slightly ivy.
what do you think would suit me in terms of frags? Right now i have versace eau fraiche and D&G light blue, but i dont think either of them suit me very well

>>13357979

>>13357979
Imposter. The real Erosposter retired.

>>13357979
8 sprays cmooooon

>>13357990
Wore it everyday for 3 years. Still sometimes put it on.

>>13358148
I was about to suggest Eau Fraiche, but try Burberry London, Bleu De Chanel EdT, Givenchy Gentleman, or Gentleman Only.

>>13358148
I’m like you. Get YSL L’Homme, L’Homme Ultime, Bleu de Chanel EDP or EDT,

Tried AHS didn't like the bitter orange peel dry down. I have VPH and like the freshness. Also like that it's great in the heat. Is ASHEE even worth getting if I have VPH already?

>>13358148
I'll back the Bleu de Chanel recommendation if we're keeping things blue. Try to sample Tom Ford Grey Vetiver or Lalique Encre Noire Sport. Those two say philosophy student to me.

Here's the bottle of Fierce I found yesterday. I must've peeled the Chad sticker off when I was like 14 (I'm 25 now) and this bottle is either from 2005 or 2007.

I did a full wearing today, 5 sprays. All the top notes have pretty much faded .It opens with a blast of alcohol, then we get that Curve DNA with the citruses and t0000by (idk how else to explain it) smelling pineapple and fruits. After 5 minutes literally all of that drops off and it's just Iso E Super and ambroxan for hours and hours. It smells like heaven. I'm pissed the bottle is only 30 mL because I could wear this every day.

FOR THE LAST TIME:

EDPs are the strongest in terms of projection. High alcohol content, higher perfume conc than EDTs. Big projection ala the 1970s for when it was invented.

(Pure) Parfum/Extrait: Highest perfume materials conc, low alcohol content. Big on longevity, low on projection as no alcohol as a carrier to evaporate with the scent. Stays close to skin for a long time.

EDT: Invented to evoke the glamour of Extraits without paying the price. Also invented to avoid being included in higher luxury customs tax on parfum. Lower on perfume concentration and alcohol (but higher than parfum) projects decently but poor longevity.

EDC: Up to recently referred to a particular style of perfumery, like Florida Water and Carmelite Water. Traditionally meant citrus and bouquet de Provence. Now used to refer to perfumes in light, low concentrations, lighter than EDTs in terms of both longevity and projection. Traditionally in splash bottles to allow for liberal application, and more often than not variants in EDCs include refreshing citrus notes.

Everyone posting on /frag/ should get this right by now.

>>13358148
Equipage
A fragrance that evokes the gentlemanly scholar in tweed in the bracing English country. Slightly rugged yet restrained, like a well heeled pair of leather stirrups scented with the green of crushed dewy grass.

>>13358155
Thanks for upholding my reputation
regards,
erosposter

>>13358214
yeah I like eau fraiche a lot, but I just felt like i should try some other ones too
>>13358261
>>13358288
>>13358222
Thanks a lot for the help guys, I'll look into these now!
are you sure bleu de chanel isnt too popular?

>>13358244
i noticed that they were really quite similar. I think you would be fine staying with vph

I was gonna pick up some Zoologist samples, are there any worth skipping or should I just get the whole set? What are your thoughts on ones you've tried?

>>13358277
>Lower on perfume concentration and alcohol (but higher than parfum)
how is it lower than parfum but higher than parfum?

>>13358288
>Equipage
by hermes?
this sounds really good thanks

I just got a sampler of wood fragrance from dsd. Too bad I don't have to social life to wear them.

>>13358261
what do you think of Guerlain vetiver? its on sale for 33$ at target

>>13358277
Sorry pal but you're wrong on like everything

>>13358270
Mont Blanc Legend intense smells very similar and is half the price. And you don't have to admit you're wearing abercrombie lol.

>>13358415
Old school classic. If you dress more classic and mature it would fit you. Some people do think it smells like an "old man" though.

>>13358390
Sorry, I should say lower in perfumery materials (ie. Oils) but having a higher alcohol content than extrait de parfums. This is true of Eau de Parfums, Eau de Toilettes and Eau de Colognes, in decreasing order of perfumery oils/concrete respectively.

>>13358393
Try it out. It's really very country breeze-esque, and rather old school. The vintage is quite similar to the current so there's no need to hunt them down. I found a cheap old bottle on eBay.

>>13358421
Explain where you have a problem with that, brainlet. If you can't get your concentrations right even, you're lost talking about fragrance.
>Pic related is for you

>>13358429
ah yeah i see, thanks!

>>13358424
I know it's similar but it's not the same, like I said the top notes of my bottle are completely gone so I basically just have a mixture of Molecule 01 with some fleeting citrus. The closest I'm going to get is literally buying a bottle of Molecule 01 which I honestly might do.

>>13358277
thank you for educating the #fragrance army, poster Anonymous! Mad respekt!

>>13358455
Ironic shitposting is still shitposting

>>13358330
Cool

This might be a silly question but how do you guys like wearing fresh scents? How do you they suit you? The closest I have ( and like) to a fresh scent is CdG Blue Santal and Cire Trudon Deux and I can't really understand the overly citrus vibe from most of these frags, they generally smell like a bath bomb or something. Can someone please explain?

>>13358319
Bleu de Chanel is really popular but that shouldn’t matter at all. BdC is popular in the frag world, which is almost insignificant in the real word.

>>13358277
Is this a cringe thread?

which scent for summer/spring

fresh, aquatic, pretty strong citrus, etc

Polo Ultra Blue

Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue Intense

CDG Blue Cedarat / Blue Santal

I can't seem to find much information on the CDG offerings, I'm curious as they seem to be much more woody than the other two I listed. And the official description of Blue Cedarat is pretty conflicting, "cool but warm, fresh but nonfresh"

>>13358638
Get the CDGs. Light blue intense next. Do not buy ultra blue, smells disgusting.

>>13358055

I used to use the old Hugo as my winter fragrance because it smelled like Christmas. I don't get the notes that are currently listed for it. They must have completely changed the notes because it's listed as a summer fragrance and when it was bottled as pic related it was definitely a winter fragrance.

My collection of designers. Post yours.

>>13358619
thats a good point. Thanks, I'll go to the store tomorrow and see what they smell like

>>13358277

>EDPs are the strongest in terms of projection.

>(Pure) Parfum/Extrait: Highest perfume materials conc, low alcohol content. Big on longevity, low on projection

Do you see the conflict Here? You're claiming the EDT has lowest projection and the EDP has the best projection. This is usually not the case. Usually the EDT is the best at projection but the worst in longevity.

>>13358638

Why not ADG profumo? It is a great fragrance.

>>13358631
>>13358455
>>13358421
Can you guys fuck off? I actually like /frag/ threads having legit info. New to perfume

>>13358697
"As the 1980s rolled their weird mix of consumerism, carnality, frantic social climbing and political conservatism, fragrances became more and more agressive, a form of olfactory shoulder pads. Thus the idea of a stronger concentration that would introduce the wearer before they even entered the room was born: Eau de Parfum (EDP). Typically 15% (and fluctuating between 10-20% of aromatic compounds), this is a concentration that lasts a long time and is very perceptible in terms of "waft". For those who were of the "bang for the buck" school of thought it also made perfect economic sense, being the best of both worlds."
from Perfume Shrine
Stop talking out of your ass, thanks

>>13358730
Just because some asshole on the internet wrote a big paragraph doesn't mean what he is saying is right. Half that shit is wrong and contradicting.

>>13358697
DIY perfumer here. You can literally test this out at any department store today.

Usually eau de parfum lasts longer than an sdt. Reason being that even though it has a large % alcohol content it also has a higher concrete content than eau de toilette.

The issue of projection: it's widely known that EDPs are the powerhouses and not EDTs. Again if you don't believe me just go to any department store and try two concentrations of the same frag.

>>13358697
>>13358739
There's no conflict you retard. I've been following this conversation and while there are exceptions, that breakdown is generally correct. Go back to swallowing #fragrancearmy bluepills, brainlet

>>13358745
Hey samefag, you're just talking out of your ass here.

>>13358753
>There's no conflict you retard.
it could not be clearer that he contradicted himself

>>13357979
>not eros.jpg
spotted the fraud

>>13358756
>>13358763
>>13358739
>Hurr I'm a retard
Evidence that /frag/ is filled with idiots who can't even differentiate EDT and EDP

>>13358697
see
>>13358735

>>13358774
you're just quoting yourself you fucking retard

>>13358776
Because you can't refute it. I'll trust the source.

>>13358756
I'm not that guy, but I'm curious: what do you think EDPs are? Powerful, but fleeting frags?

>>13358792
The source is just someones blog. It doesn't mean shit.

i think i just have chad taste in cologne. i like montblanc legend, i still wear curve and unironically like it, what's some higher tier

>>13358148
Lalique Hommage a L'Homme Voyageur

>>13358794
>just someone
Perfume Shrine is edited by a respected perfumer and perfume historian. You are a broscience- tier tard on a Mongolian farming forum.
But thanks, your contrarian shitposting made perfect sense!

Wtf just happened. I left for a bit and the last 50 posts were shitposts about a generally correct guide to concentrations. Thread is ruined

>>13358745
Ive been trying Tam Dao EDP and EDT side by side and I genuinely believe the EDT both projects further and lasts longer. Am I just wrong or is there an explanation for that?

>>13358842
There are exceptions to the rule. But I bought Tam Dao a couple of years ago and settled on the EDP because I (thought then) it had a longer staying power and projection (don't see the point of mute frags) and also because it's rounder and richer than the edt imo. There isn't a terrible difference between the 2 but the main selling point to me was the sillage and longevity over the edt so idk why you think the edt lasts longer.

>>13358842
I got both. Made the bad decision of getting the edp ages ago before smelling the edp. Now I use only the edp. The edt is nice but the edp is leagues better. I think only the latter has real Santalum Album in it

>>13358421
Dude, shut the fuck up, Gary.

>>13358421
Haha, nice!

Looking for a clean, niche and inoffensive scent for when I start my PhD in the autumn. I'll be spending a lot of time in the humanities department. I'm 23. Any suggestions?

Can anybody reccomend me a seductive vampy perfume? When I think of vamp I think of vanity.

>>13358945
Reflection

>>13358277
Why are you trying to ruin the thread this early

honest question

>>13358669
I just can't fathom buying any of the le male variety because i don't want to grab a naked guy

>>13358448
I can't seem to find it on any department store websites, only ebay and amazon. is amazon safe for buying fragrances?

>>13359007

Yes. Just check the seller rating before hand.

this is the best fragrance released in the past decade
everyone who smells it on me loves it
fight me irl faggots

***BLIND BUY ALERT***

based pajeet joy amin comes through with a hidden freshie gem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWb9Bzi4pWY

https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Mercedes-Benz/Mercedes-Benz-Cologne-41578.html

perfumer is olivier cresp (made some all time GOATs like cacharel gloria, kenzo jungle, mugler angel, versace man eau fraiche)

>>13359004
Stop shitposting, that was an informative post.
>M-muh Eros and Creed memes!
Fuck off.

>>13358794
Can you post a single source yourself about this "contradiction"?
It's not nuclear physics, anon. An EDP simply has a higher % of perfume oils/concrete vs EDTs. This makes the longevity longer. Now, even if the alcohol content were similar to the EDT, you'd get a stronger projection AND longer lasting fragrance. Try wrap your head around that, you little brainlet.

>>13358559
I have a preference for fresher fragrances, but that's more because I find warmer fragrances too heavy/cloying in the fairly mild climate where I live, rather than any love of citrus. My preference leans more towards green, fresh-spicy and light woody notes. I prefer scent that are light and airy, which usually entails fresher scents. However if a fragrance has a strong citrus component then for me it really needs to be a "modern" citrus that smells like the juice of the citrus (ie the lime in L'eau Boisee). Classic citrus notes that smell like citrus zest just remind me too much of cleaning product.

>>13358962
xD

>>13359204

= )

>>13358962
Mugler alien

>>13358963

Already own it - any other suggestions?

>>13358668
Nah that's wrong, I have that exact bottle and it's really old, and it's definitely a summer fragrance.

>>13359227
I have a secret gem which I'll share with you.
Encens Asakusa. One of the most beautiful fall/winter frags I've ever tried and I will definitely buy a full bottle in few months.
Also, you may try Sacred Wood, milky non-offensive super long-lasting scent.

I'm tempted to buy Pure Havane since I've only tried that and CK Shock and prefer the sweet cherry like opening of PH.
But, even if buying a bottle of TV is out of the question due to pricing, should I cop a sample on Perfumista? What about Spicebomb Extreme and Burberry London? Are they all tobacco frags at a designer pricepoint that are worth checking out?

>>13359286
Not that guy, but since you're into incense, have you tried Pin Mystique by N-Cigale? I found it in Sens Unique in Paris and it's breathtaking- pine, and cool, bone-chilling incense beautifully crafted. I haven't bought it since it's really pricey and the house has been deaf to my emails for samples.

Have you tried it? I'll definitely look up your recommendation. I own and love Bois d'Encens and am a fan of Avignon and Cardinal too.

>>13357990
Serviceable, I want to try something new but similar (woody, leather)

>>13358159
GOTTA SPRAY BIG TO SMELL BIG

>>13358763
how?

>>13359338
>how?
he said an eau de parfum is longer lasting and more powerful at the same time literally not possible

>>13359286

Thank you dude - both look great

Just got a sample of YSL Y since it came with my order and I'm feeling its freshness but it isn't anything new
I guess it'll be nice to use it as a dumb reach on hotter days and evenings out.

>>13359434
Y is considered pretty mediocre by most people. It's not terrible but you expect YSL to do better

>>13358866
>>13358871
Yeah, thats the general consensus so Im probably wrong, but I will live in blissful ignorance. I thought the EDT was slightly more masculine and summer suited, being more dry and musky the creamy and sweet.
The differences are definitely minimal though, I didn't think the EdP quite justified the extra $60.

>>13358638
>>13358654
I'd be careful with the CdGs. I own a decant of Blue Santal and I've spent a while figuring it out. One moment it smells like a generic drugstore fragrance then the next wear I'm really happy with it. It's still really linear. It just smells like fresh cool pine. I still don't reach for it a lot.

Even though the packaging/advertising is blue, there's nothing aquatic about it. The coolness in the fragrance is more like ice/menthol than watery notes. I'd get a decant/sample of the blue series first and see how you like it. They're good intro to niche fragrances, but not a blind buy.

If you're looking for Spring/Summer FB go with one of the favourites: TdH Eau Tres Fraiche (watery fresh oranges, good performance), if you're looking for wood + citrus go Encre Noire Sport (can be had cheap). The list can go on and on, I don't know how you came up with your list because there's hundreds of fragrances that fit fresh, aquatic citrus out there.

>>13358669
How do you like Narciso for him? The descriptions of it have piqued my interest.
>>13359006
Yep, another brand that goes on the no buy list because of the packaging

Hey guys I'm new to frags. I'm looking at several, should I buy the EDT or EDP version? Which is better?

Aye lads I need something new for summer and autumn, I'm a small guy 177/ 51 long-ish blonde hair and really pale skin, always dressed in black.
Yesterday I smelled few fragrances, whats your take on them ? Any other sugestions ?
CDG nomad tea - thought it's too sweet for summer and wouldn't mind it in fall/winter.
CDG calamus - seemed nice but maybe it's very too non-invasive.
CDG amazigreen - Nice, but maybe too manly ? And maybe it's only me but it was really easy to smell it on my skin, which might be annyoing to wear everyday.
Aqua di parma Ginepro di Sardegna- It was nice, seems like it would be great for summer but idk about the rest of the year.
Imaginary authors Every storm a serenade - It was fresh but maybe a bit too musculine and old mannish for me.
Help me /frag/ suggest other things I should smell and help me chose from those I posted,

>>13357990
my brother still loves this one

>>13359574
Anon no one can answer than for you but if you're a newbie, buy the edts
In general the edt version is the original version and the edp is made later so be slightly different

>>13359286
>Encens Asakusa
What is it like? I will try to get a sample.

I just got my club de nuit intense after waiting long to recieve it because I couldnt get it in my country

Was hyped as fuck because everyone says it smells like Creed aventus. I dont know creed aventus smell but heard it was good and now I finally go the aventus clone and tried it and it smells like some heavy scent of green plants like weed or something and heavy lemon peeling, very stingy smell even the dry down
Does aventus really smell this bad too, I dont like it, why do people say they get so much compliments when wearing this stuff

>>13359826
>He bought? Load the fud.

>>13359826
green plants sounds like it's more of a GIT clone
and yes, GIT smells exactly like you just took grass clippings and rubbed them on your skin

I think CDNI lacks the velvione in aventus, also people that lamented about the oakmoss have a point. However, ever since the 70's for whatever reason it became fashionable to substitute oakmoss with increasing amounts of evernyl (which had been around for ages) and oakmoss terpin to mimic the absolute, so although the EU regs have definitely impacted the use of unadulterated mosses, for the most part it was only used in tiny amounts and becoming slowly substituted, whether for increasing "concern" or just wanting more profit.

Anyone else like/tried the Aesop frags? There's only a few of them.

I'd like to find frags that don't test on animals because it makes me feel bad

STOP BUYING CLUB DE NUIT MAN INTENSE

No, really. Stop buying it and stop telling others to buy it. CDNMI is trash and barely deserves to be used as sneaker deodorizer. No, Aventus doesn't smell like lemon pledge and stale smoke. I seriously hate everyone who shills this and Tres Nuit. There are good clones, but not these two.

>>13358945
l'homme de coeur by divine

>>13359862
I agree on CDNI entirely, and I agree that Tres Nuit isnt a good clone, but I think Tres Nuit is pretty good on it's own, aside from the performance

>>13359037

too mainstream

>>13359298
Actually, I tried Asakusa in Sens Unique as well, I live in Paris.
I definitely remember the bottle, but not the scent, maybe I tried another one. I'll have a look, thanks. You may try to buy a sample directly from Sens Unique, they had a lot of them for 3 euros iirc.
Avignon goes out from my skin in 2 hours, as most of CDG frags. Cardinal makes me want to fuck some hot nun in Young Pope cosplay, it's super cool, but I don't have a full bottle, just a small decant.

>>13359760
It opens with berries/incense notes, then, in the middle, you have something like Dior Homme Intense, but less powdery, "softer" and more masculine because of incense and cypress tone.

Some interesting green fragrance for summer time ? (Just for the record I'm 19 yr old boy and would prefer something unisex)

>>13360000
212 men?
Ck One?
checked btw

>>13359939
>something like Dior Homme Intense
Damn I love DHI actually. Was expecting something like that with the Iris. You're getting me hyped.

I just want some nice smelling summer day frag that will make girl notice me when I walk past them

what buy?

>>13360001
CK one to me just smell of sweet chemical nothinng.

Never smelled 212 but it doesn't seem like my type of fragrance.

planning to spend around 110$ on them so money isn't an issue.

fragrance newfag here, how long do zara perfumes last? smell wise they're pretty good considering the price

#fragrancearmy

If I like David Beckham Homme but want something spicy and woody like it that lasts longer, is Diamonds Black Carat a good choice?
I like peppery notes but don't want to fall for the Sauvage meme

>>13360129
Try CDG blackpepper, cdg's perfumes stick to me really well so they last longer than expected, maybe they could work for you too

>>13360129
Sauvage isn't just a meme. Its great. Just like Eros. Eros is fine too. Its just that they are both super common. I had guys I know bet on what I was wearing and the one guy bet Eros. Apparently its easy to point out. Another guy I know said he wears Sauvage and layers it over another more fresh fragrance. Sauvage and Eros are good but they're very common.

>>13360147
Well they are memes since they are so common and all that magic bubble around them from the yt videos

>>13359826
Aventus is way better

>>13360154
Sauvage is easily one of the best mens colognes though, very manly, very spicy, perfect for hot weather.

>>13360147
>>13360194
I guess that since I don't openly smell frags off of guys on the street, Sauvage would be a good people pleaser?

>>13360201
eh, I wouldn't say its a people pleaser because it has certain properties that some people claim give them headaches. It will please most people but go light on the sprays.

>>13360129
Go full 1 Million

>>13360201
It's honestly all about how you present yourself. If you're an ugly anime shirt kinda guy, Sauvage will come off as sleazy and tryhard. If you're a cute twink like me it won't mesh with you very well. If you're an average looking guy and fairly masculine then Sauvage will work well.

>>13360141
If black pepper is too much pepper, wonderwood has a very good pepper note as well, with a bit more wood.

>>13359035
>Just check the seller rating before hand.
oh yeah thanks, I didnt think of that

Mates is CDG Nomad tea too sweet for summer ?

>>13360277
Its summer, I have a good frag rec for you. Just go outside, take your shirt off, make sure there is no shit in the grass, and roll around in the grass for about 20 seconds.

>>13360201
I can’t live without my Sauvage.
I wear it literally 4days/week.

>>13358697
>>13359338

>>13359169
>An EDP simply has a higher % of perfume oils/concrete vs EDTs.
>even if the alcohol content were similar to the EDT,
if the alcohol content was similar to edt it would be an edt. don't try to call others brainlets when you clearly dont know what you're saying. It would be impossible for an edp to have a higher perfume percentage than and edt but the same percentage as an edt, that would mean you have like 125%

Why is Sauvage + Aventus mix so good?

>>13359826

>He fell for the CDNMI meme
Pic related - it's what the opening smells like to me.

If you want a good Aventus clone try L'Aventure (Poor performance but pretty cheap) or Pineapple Vintage Intense (A bit too pricey for a clone imo but comes very close).

>>13360421
CDNMI smells great, for 30 bucks you can't go wrong.

>>13360362
because meme + meme = mighty kek, same concept

Thoughts? Really nice and pleasant, although its mostly coconut on me.

ALERT: Layton is only $204 on MaxAroma right now, and you can use SPRING18 to get 10% off that.

Happy times ^_^

>>13360362
Try Pineapple Vintage X Batch; That's basically what it is. Pineapple Vintage Intense is also a really good Aventus clone

>>13360655
Aventus decants are plenty cheap now. Anyone buying "clones" is lost.

>>13360660
Decants will literally be more expensive per ml; Do you also buy 1.49 gas station toilet paper rolls individually and brag about saving money?

>>13360664
Yeah, keep telling yourself that your $30 CDNIM is a good deal when you can get 50mL of Aventus for $80.

>>13360721
you're better off just buying the 120ml of aventus from a grey market site lmao.

>>13360734
You'd be extremely hard-pressed to find a 4oz bottle for anything under $260, and even that can be hard to come by.

>>13360346
>Even if
>I don't know what "even if" is
If you really think EDT is the strongest version of a fragrance then by all means make a fool of yourself, no one cares lmao

>>13359939
Since I'm not in Paris, I'm really interested in finding out what you think of the two on comparison. Keep us updated when you've tried it?

It's here. Wearing it now, and my first impression is that this is very sweet! The amberwood element from the EdP is amplified here, and the strong incense reminds me of the EdT. It definitely wears "thick" as I can smell it on myself while sitting outside with a nice late afternoon breeze. Tomorrow should be 90 degrees during the day; I'll see how it handles high heat then.

>>13360660
A lot of splitters won’t ship outside the U.S., m8. Depending on where you live, buying a split isn’t always viable.

>>13360761
You just don't stop do you? Nobody here agrees with you and the only thing you have to support your side is by calling people fools and retards. Get off /frag/ and lurk more.

>>13360761
M8, it doesn’t matter and being this autistic about it just shits up threads. Look how derailed this one got from your post. Just stop. It’s not worth going on about.

>>13360721
>Aventus for 1.60/ml
Lol yeah have fun with your fake

>>13360832
Just buy a decanter from perfumedcourt or somewhere like that. It won't be fake it'll just be in a weird spray bottle.

>>13360844
So where do these decants come from? Why are they sold for less per ml than full bottles? Something isnt right if you can reliably buy Aventus for so cheap.

>>13360852
They are decanters that come from someone who decants them straight from the bottle.

http://theperfumedcourt.com/Products/Creed-Aventus__CREEDAVENTUS.aspx

You can buy 30ml for 100 dollars. You can do this because they buy the very large flacons that cost more money but are usually discounted per ml then sell you it at a slightly marked up price so you can get more for less but they still make a profit.

>>13360861
Wow, that... actually makes a lot of sense. I didn't realize the flacon was so discounted compared to the smaller bottles; 1.30/ml straight from Creed. I thought it would still be 2+

Just picked up a 100ml/3.3oz bottle of YSL L’Homme Ultime for 50 bucks. Give me (You)s.

>>13360814
>>13360818
Samefagging
I don't know why you can't accept that the previous posts are legitimate definitions of EDPs and EDTs. I'll say it again, if you have a problem understanding what these concentrations mean and what effect they have on longevity and sillage then you have a problem and have no reason to be talking about fragrance.
And before you talk out of your ass again, I've posted sources that ALL agree with those definitions which you've ignored.
So get the fuck out with your petty argument one-upmanship and learn what the concentrations mean.

>>13360866
Yeah if you can get your feet off the ground and have the start up money then decanting is very profitable. PerfumedCourt is selling them for basically 4/ml but they get it for 1.30/ml

>>13360814
I actually think that EDPs are actually bigger in projection and last longer imo. It just works on my skin like that
>inb4 samefag

>The relative concentration of the aromatic oils and compounds in a given fragrance is what the "Eau De" term indicates. Generally, the higher the concentration, the longer a perfume will last on skin, and in many cases may have stronger notes.
-Connoisseur De Parfum website

>>13357990

When I was 16 maybe? Haven't smelled it in a while.

>Thus the idea of a stronger concentration that would introduce the wearer before they even entered the room was born: Eau de Parfum (EDP). Typically 15% (and fluctuating between 10-20% of aromatic compounds), this is a concentration that lasts a long time and is very perceptible in terms of "waft". For those who were of the "bang for the buck" school of thought it also made perfect economic sense, being the best of both worlds.
-Perfume Shrine blog

>Eau De Parfum (EDP): It is lighter than Perfume, with an 8-15% concentration, but still has long lasting characteristics, from 3 to 5 hours. It is less expensive than pure perfume. Eau De Toilette (EDT): It is lighter than EDP, with a 4-8% concentration of the essence. It usually lasts for 2 to 4 hours.
-the eBay Guide to Fragrance

>eau de toilette has 8% fragrance strength… eau de parfum has 16%

>This is the %’s I put into my natural fragrances but they can vary between different perfume companies. There is no better.. it is a choice. Edt are for hot summer days.. or a light scent for the office. Edp is when you want the scent to be stronger and longer lasting

-JoAnne Bassett, perfumer

>>13360904
How about Eau de loo?

>>13360766
I wanted to order few samples in a week or two from them and will grab this as well.

mfw this shitfest started because of that one anon in every thread telling people that edps stay closer to skin than edts

>>13360916
Thanks! Will look forward to your reviews. I think I'm definitely going to commit to one of them this summer. The N-Cigale has been on my wishlist for years.

>>13360814
>your side
if it's worth anything I dabble in diy and attended a few courses in Grasse. I have to say that from experience its generally true that edps have better longevity and projection (the latter one is the main point of edps in the first place).

What's the best guerlain frag for a dude in his 30's?

>>13360947
FW Vetiver
SS L'Instant de Guerlain EdP

>>13360909
Smells like curry

>>13360947
SS Vetiver
FW L'Instant de Guerlain EdP

>>13360907
>>13360896
>>13360904
>>13360901
Some people are wrong and they can choose to be wrong just like you made the choice to be autistic.

>>13360896
>>13360901
>>13360904
>>13360907
Just stop. You’re just shitting up the thread. It doesn’t matter if you’re right or wrong. Just stop.

>>13360956
Merci

Would you guys rather wear Le Male Eau Fraiche or L'Homme Ideal Cologne in the summer?

>>13360977
>>13360970
>I've lost and don't want to admit it
>It don't matter

>>13360970
Holy shit, can you say in denial? Kek

>>13361011
I'm some Anon that just came on to check the thread, You've lost your mind.

>>13361016
You are just as autistic as that other guy assuming you aren't the same person because I don't even disagree with those posts but I think its just childish and full blown mental to go off like that.

>>13360767
After two hours with the Parfum on my skin, its sweetness has subsided to the point that you can almost pick out the grapefruit. Amberwood has shifted more toward the wood, and the incense feels even sharper than before. It strikes me as more serious than the EdP, which I viewed as the party boy of the Bleu duo.

What's impressed me is this stuff's presence - as it has warmed on my body it has created a palpable cloud of Bleu around me. I can definitely see wearing this under a sweater in winter and still generating massive sillage. Three sprays was too much for the evening. The level of performance as compared the EdP is more than commensurate with the price.

>>13361024
>>13360767
Thanks for the input Anon, I might just grab this after all.

>>13360970
>>13360977
>>13361017
>>13361022
>I'm not the same person
:^)
How embarrassing.

EDPS ARE WEAKER AND STAY CLOSER TO EDTS. FFS

>>13361026
I'm three of those posts. Could you please, just stop. You're such a loser.

>>13361031
If there's anyone that needs to stop posting it's the autist who replied thrice to an argument. Just saying. Also there was nothing wrong with the first guy's concentration breakdown

I would read reddit user acleverpseudonym’s posts because he is a perfumer if you want to learn the more technical side of fragrance. A lot of online knowledge is false. Better way to look at Cologne, EDT, EDP, Parfum is to think about the same musical piece being arranged differently. Acoustic vs orchestra etc. The goal is not to limit the oil% but more so convey a different feeling of the fragrance. Also lasting power is due to chemicals and how substantive they are. Projection is also due to the choice of chemicals the perfumer chooses to put into the fragrance. If you look at the historical use of parfum, it was more for fancy dinners and the scents are richer but more subdued (less loud and projecting).

>>13361000
for the summer*

Creed Green Irish Tweed
Creed Aventus
Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum
Amouage Interlude
Amouage Jubilation XXV

What should I wear for spring/summer?

>>13360568
Are you gonna chill CDNI the whole thread even after everyone told you it's shit you fucking bitch? I know it's you samefagging cause you keep calling it "CDNMI" instead of the correct "CDNIM" you numbnuts retard.

>>13361140
That was a different dude, jesus christ what's your problem? Lots of people like it.

>>13361140
Are you going to keep spelling shill, "chill"

>>13361130
GIT for casual wear, Jubilation for formal.

>>13361147
Attacking typos/autocorrections is the most cowardly form of arguing. Great job.

>>13361152
any recs for bar wear? woody, fougere, or some shitty gourmand?

>>13361154
So did the other guy, fuck off

>>13361158
Aventus would work for that.

Oajan by Parfums de Marly is a very nice gourmand that could also work.

>>13361166
Anything sweet/spicy with myrrh? I'm a myrrh addict

>>13361179
This would be right up your alley then.

https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Parfums-de-Marly/Habdan-21550.html

>>13361181
Thanks anon

>>13360870
What's wrong with it? I like it, I bought one too

Thread is EXTRA shit right now.

Post your SOTD. Love this one, really unique from start to finish.

>>13361202
I love this one but the end is too powdery. It tickles my nose.

>>13357990
god tier

>>13361130
Out of that list definitely GIT, the rest are heavy outside of indoor events, dinners even it's a bit uninspired. I like Jubilation best out of that list though.

Why not:
Philosykos
Bel Respiro
Vetiver
Chanel EDC
Vent Vert
Terre d'Hermes

>>13361202
2 days in a row now. It makes me feel so elegant and cosmopolitan, very French understated chic

>>13361202
My friend said this smelled like the color green.

>>13361213
I like terre d'hermes, I'm a bit new in the fragrance game (spent like 5 years just using Armani code so trying new things finally)

>>13361237
Terre D'hermes is a classic. Anything from Hermes is quality juice.

>>13361230
Because it’s so money, baby, and you don’t even know it.

want a cheap summer fragrance for an 18 year old choose one plz:

Abercrombie and Fitch fierce
L'eau d'issey Issey Miyake
CK one Calvin Klein
Nautica Voyage Nautica
Chrome Azzaro

also open to any suggestions as long as they are cheap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilbWxDFwNFw

>0:50
>spray finger once
>dab wrist
>rub

is this the correct way to apply cologne?

>>13361348
odd but its no less effective than other methods. depends on the strength of the cologne. the weakest bottle in my collection ill do one spray to chest and one on each wrist, dabbing wrists to my neck. strongest bottle in my collection i do one spray low on my chest. i tend to be more conservative than others out there, like '8 sprays' jeremy though

>>13361353
I am a light sprayer as well, usually just 2 to the neck, but her suggestion seems a little ridiculous

>>13361348
>better yet, go without cologne
i-is it that bad?

>>13360587
i'm about to buy the same for this summer. had a sample and loved it although doesn't last long

>>13361315
Don’t get any of them. Absolutely disgusting choices.

>>13360000
Guerlain Homme intense if you like mint and rum notes

>>13360587
>>13361375
i got a bottle of that, send me a message or something if youre ever interested I want to get rid of it
https://discord.gg/jqt2hqj

>>13359826
It smells like a lesser quality version of Aventus, which in all fairness is exactly what it is. CDNI is to Aventus what RC Cola is to Coke. Yeah, they taste similar, but no one is going to mistake one for the other. Honestly most of what sets Aventus and other Creeds apart is the quality of the ingredients as opposed to the actual scent profile. It's the reason they can get away with so much batch variation. Yeah, early batches of Aventus smell smokier while recent batches smell fruitier, but both smell super fucking high end. You're not going to get the same with a clone. You'll most likely have better luck with a designer frag that smells different than Aventus but still amazing in it's own right instead of a cheap imitation.

>>13361024
>>13360767
do you think it works as a summer scent?

>>13359836
>sounds like it's more of a GIT clone
Armaf actually makes a GIT clone. It's called Tres Nuit or something or something like that. I think the greenness he's smelling is the birch and patchouli mixing with the citrus notes. I can easily see how a casual fragrance buyer could make that mistake.

>>13361053
this post was informative thank you

I already made a club de nuit post but

Does club the nuit counterfeiter exist? what is it supposed to smell like? I have a good nose but I have hard to know which smells like this and that. club the nuit feels so strong and it has a smell of strong stingy burnt wood that reminds me of cat pee or something, they say it has a strong citrus smell, but i have other citrus fragrances that doesnt smell like this, this one smell like the the bitter juice in the peeling, I mean maybe everyone like different smell. But im scared to wear, i wanna impress girls but if its counterfeiter Im scaed they will think I smell as horrible as I preserve the smell
I paid good money for this and Im poor, Im trying to resell it but if no one buys it Im forced to like it, Im just scared its a cheap chinese fake and the more i think of it the worse it smells

>>13361202
I tried this today and really didn't like the first 2 hours. but after that it was a pretty pleasant sweet.

I wore this today, but 3 sprays was too much

>>13361473
I mean, I guess anything is possible, but counterfeiting CDNI sounds like more trouble than it's worth given how inexpensive it already is. The profit margin would be so slim that they'd be better off counterfeiting designer frags. The notes you listed sound basically like a negative perception of CDNI. The opening is extremely harsh and synthetic smelling, with lemon being the loudest note. The burnt wood smell sounds like the birch note that's prominent in the dry down. I doubt it's fake, I think it's more likely that it just doesn't agree with you. Where'd you cop it from? Do you have a picture of the bottle?

>>13361488

>>13360587
Personally I preferred premier figuier extreme from L'artisan Parfeumer. I don't pick up coconut in fragrances very strong so Philosykos is just too green and sappy smelling for me, whereas Premier Figuier Extreme has a nice dry woodiness to it.

>>13361523
looks legit to me, it's probably just not for you. The original Aventus is a very smoky, woody dry and musky fragrance as well, it just has a strong pineapple apple opening instead of the lemon-pineapple opening in CDNIM. I think I'll wear CDNIM today honestly, one of my coworkers who is a hot girl said Aventus is a pussy magnet

>>13361523
Looks legit to me. The box is right and it's a very distinctive texture. If it's a fake it's a damn good one. The atomizer should be either black (French version) or silver (dubai version) and have the armaf logo etched on top. The bottle is complex enough that it would take a lot of effort to copy on a fragrance that already sells for as low as $20 from legit sellers.

In my opinion it's just a really overrated fragrance. I've worn it out dozens of times and never received a compliment, even from people who are usually quick to compliment my cologne. I think a lot of the hype just comes from people who can't afford Aventus and desperately want to believe they found an affordable alternative. I've never owned Aventus myself, but I live ten minutes from the Creed Boutique and have smelled it many times. I can confidently say while the two are definitely playing the same sport, they're not at all in the same ballpark.

Granted, you still might want to hold onto it even if you don't plan on wearing it. I've heard from several places that Armaf is getting out of the fragrance game. If and when that happens, the price for this will go way way up given how popular it is, which will come in handy when you decide to sell it.

>>13361523
also, if you still really want an Aventus clone, Redolessence said Poseidon's Elixer from Dua Fragrances smells virtually indistinguishable from the real thing when he smelled them side by side, and he's an Aventus fanboy to an absurd degree having gone through three different bottles of it. Looks like it's sold out on the official website, but it shouldn't be too hard to find from a reputable seller as it's still pretty new.

It might also be worth it to order an Aventus sample just to see if you actually even like it. I believe you can get them from the creed boutique site for around $30, which I know is extravagant for a lot for a sample, but it might be better than dropping a ton of money on another clone only to find out that you don't actually like the scent itself. Aventus is the most hyped scent in the frag community, but that doesn't necessarily mean every single person is going to love it. I've seen plenty of review videos where people ask their non fraghead co-workers and friends to smell it and they don't like it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8SMQBQmgoA

>>13361645
Armaf isn't "getting out of the game" that's been debunked several times.

tfw you find a patch of lily of the valley in the garden :O

>>13361466
I actually think it's too much for summer and I'm not wearing it today. The EdT is one of my favorite hot weather scents, though.

>>13361645
>Armaf Arab shit appreciating in value
Fat fucking chance

Can I still get a clone or counterfeit fragrance even if I buy them in a big retail store?
I mean how do you guys stumble on clones in the first place?
Do you always buy your expensive fragrances in a parking lot?

Which of the CDG fragrances are best for summer? wanna cop one but i'm not sure which

>>13361817
sugi. the longevity is kinda weak though and i dont think you can find the 50ml bottle under $100

>>13359298
>>13359939
You guys got some more recommendations I can get at sens unique? The sample box fills 6.

>>13361809
Ebay is generally the worst. I bought BdC though and it wasn't a clone. (Both bottles broke though in the mail)

Sephora and retail outlets are usually from official channels. Fragnet is usually okay.

I want a fragrance that smells like how this picture looks

>>13361645
>even from people who are usually quick to compliment my cologne

What would you recommend?

>>13361829
Well what are you looking for? What do you generally like?

>>13361850
Thx budd

I’m going back to work in a feminine place after a year.
Since they last saw me I’ve started wearing some fragrances.
Any recommendations for a place filled with chatty broads who will be chocked if I wear something too strong?
I mainly don’t want them to laugh at me.

>>13361983
prada l'homme

Tried on M7 Absolu for the first time today. Absolutely delicious, one of my new favorites.

>>13361944
Like: florals like iris rose sandelwood vanilla olibanum
dislike: heavy citrus a lot of leather

>>13361906
I'd say the top three most complimented fragrances in my collection lately have been 1 Million Privé, Bleu de Chanel EDP, and le Nuit de L'homme. Honestly I find the latter two kind of boring, but they are definitely crowd pleasers if that's your thing. I do enjoy 1MP though. It's a lot more refined and less synthetic smelling than 1 Million, and I have yet to run into anyone else wearing it. The hookah tobacco note is great.

>>13361202
Mojave Ghost today. I just really like that sapodilla note. Smells like desert flowers and cactus pears.

>>13361983
Fuck that! Go full Chad Miasma! You are a man. You must dominate those catty bitches with your scent.

>>13361987
That’s what I thought.

>>13362025
So Tom Ford Vanilla Tobaco all summer?

fa

>>13362045
how is aqua universalis?

Damn, just out this on thirty minutes ago and this is a great aquatic, lot of background notes that compliment it well. Seems like it gets a lot of flack, or gets panned in favor of cool water but I don't see it.

>>13362060
one of my favorites
its fantastic


really reminded me of cool spring air with flower petals blowing through the breeze

>>13362057

smells exactly like some white flowers

>>13362069
is it masculine? feminine?

Anything that smells like Montecristo cigars?

>>13362070

unisex. If you think dior homme is feminine then this is the same.

>>13361829
As far I remember, they don't have Amouage samples, but Dia is one of the best masculine floral scents imo, have a look; David Jourquin is all about leather so avoid it if you are not a fan.
Nasomatto is one of the top 3 brands for me, and samples are hard to find, maybe try China White.
Pierre Guillaume has too much fragrance to make an educated guess and I didn't like anything I tried.
Laboratorio Olfattivo and Phaedon are decent brands and full bottle prices are not that expensive. Personally, I like Cozumel, Nerotic (this one with leather), Kashnoir, Ilanguara.
MDCI, despite my dislike of Invasion Barbare, has an amazing Cuir Garamante (again, leather).
Also, they had pre-made floral sample box in April and it's still possible to buy it.

Have a look at each of the brand fragrantica page, maybe something will catch your eye.

Hey guys what's the best calone for getting laid? Poor college student here so rec a good niche panty dropper for less than $30, nothing synthetic, cloying, or reformulated! If it's a soupy mess I don't want it.

Does anyone have experience with pic related?

I'm a biology major poorfag that likes the smells of the outdoors.

>>13362121
1/10. Apply yourself.

>>13362121
1805 Tonnerre

>>13362125
bitches love the battle of Trafalgar

>>13362121
Dude seriously kill yourself. Are you some total fuckin frag noob who just regurgitates every buzzword you hear to sound like you know what you're talking about? You couldn't sound like more of a douche, get the fuck off of my board and find a new hobby, kid.

>>13362045
that oud wood looks fishy

>>13362186
Shut up, you don't know shit.

Quick thoughts on Zara Gold (curved / new bottle) - to me this clearly evokes Byredo Oud Immortel, though it's more likely aiming for Paco Rabanne Pure XS, which I haven't smelled but is allegedly similar. The citrus top note is very assertive, almost as distinct and sweet as Oud Immortel's limoncello. In place of sticky Oud there is a praline note in the heart. Although it's a sweet scent, it's not saccharine or choking. Nor does it feel cheap or thin. I had to A-B sniff Gold against the Byredo to get my bearings while testing the Zara out. Jerememe said Gold reminds him of a young man's Aventus, which I don't necessarily agree with, but I've also heard OI compared to Aventus. Maybe there's something common to their composition that makes people connect the Pure XS and Aventus families.

Overall not bad for ~$25 and a happy blind buy. Longevity on this one should be overnight as I couldn't fully wash it of my hands while testing it out last night.

>>13362182
>soupy mess
If you lurked more yourself you'd be able to spot the meme tells instead of getting baited into yelling at trolls.

>>13362195
I hope you know he baited you for this exact response

>>13362186

it's the original formulation. They reformulated it and put it in the bottles with the grey label

>>13362234
Whatever you need to tell yourself to feel better. I know a knockoff when I see one.

>>13362256

here is another bootle u lunatic it's known that it had a gold label before the reformulation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsDPO3Wp9I8

>>13362234
>>13362256
>>13362281
Funny enough I looked up oud wood in google images when I saw that pic even before that guy said anything about it because it looked weird. I dont even own any TF. The ones in the images and that video look like a shiny metal plate, yours looks like a piece of paper. But might as well be angle and lightning.

lily-of-the-valley and vanilla absolute is such an underrated combo desu

>>13358669
shit son, you is rich bro??

>>13361348

Sounds like part of the trend of society shying away from fragrance. Reaction to axe body spray culture of high school students.

Splash bottle dabbing technique as shown by CK One commercial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZjKpdMwVQo

>>13361348
>should
>should
>should

what an asshole

>>13361202

I have this on today. It gets me so many compliments.

>>13359235

Weird. I remember it having like a Christmasy potpourri smell. I was a neophyte in fragrances back then so it may have nust been misinterpreting it.

>>13361523

You got the real thing. Problem is the real thing is absolute garbage.

What's the best panty dropper?

I like the way Fierce smells but I don't want to admit i'm wearing Fierce. Girls love this smell so I feel like they'll ask what i'm wearing.

Does anyone know good alternatives to Fierce?

>>13362865
Versace Dylan Blue has a similar vibe to me.

>>13362859

Eros

>>13362775
Gets me compliments every time I wear it, grow up.

>>13362902

>>13362902

Im the guy posted the club the nuit pic

Make me learn how to love it, I went outside wearing it and I could faintly smell it on my clothes and I felt like was was stinking and even made me insecure when I'm usually not
If I feel the smell is bad then surely alot people around me will feel the same
I brought it because I wanted some fruity playful scent but It smells so much sour wood

>>13362902

You hangout with retards. It's the worst blind buy I've ever received. I am almost embarrassed that I thought a shitty $25 arab fragrance would compare to Aventus.

>>13362902
Axe body sprays get compliments. Still trash.

>>13359862
>>13362902

>>13362915
Holy fuck, learn english please.

>>13362931
>>13362918
>>13362917
Same fagging

>>13362915
It smells smoky because of the birch tar note, did you even look at reviews? Jesus fucking christ bud.

>>13362918
....

>>13362947

But why would anyone think birch tar is pleasant?

>>13362939
CDNMI is trash and you are a pedantic child.

>>13362951
It's in Aventus too.

>>13362962
Kekkling my sheckles

>>13362962
What you like is trash and so is your life, trash man.

New thread:
>>13357961
>>13362978

>>13361550
Hey faggot x

>>13362121

Not even your mother likes you.

>>13362865
Montblanc legend smells almost the same

>>13362121
cologne doesn't get you laid, not being a fucking faggot gets you laid

so stop being a fucking faggot